OK...I just replaced my serpentine belt w/a Dayco top of the line cross-grooved belt. After about 5 miles, I looked at it to check that everything was OK, & noticed that the edges along the entire length of the belt on both sides are slightly frayed. Old belt (43,000 miles) was in good shape - no fraying on edges at all - perfectly smooth. Looked at a co-workers Dayco belt (on a T-bird), also perfectly smooth. Had my co-workers at Advance take a look at it, all stumped.
I measured the width of each belt (old & new) w/a caliper, & noticed that the Dayco is slightly narrower. Is it possible that it is moving from side to side in the pulleys, hitting the edge of the pulleys & fraying? Is this something to be concerned about? I'm definitely going to keep an eye on it. I also measured another new belt at the store - same width as the one I put on.
The tensioner & idler pulley appeared to be fine, but maybe when I messed w/them while installing the belt something gave way that was ready to go, & the belt is now moving around? Seems to be tracking perfectly & all pulleys appear to be running smooth & in good shape when observed while running.
Anyone else notice any fraying at all at the edges of their belts?
Any ideas?????
(Oh, please, I don't want to have to put another belt on again for a long time!!!!!! I still have bruises & scrapes - I did it from the top )
Thanks!
